Teams continue Vanuatu cyclone response
The Salvation Army is working to meet need in three hard-hit islands. By Brad Watson, Major - A month after Cyclone Pam devastated the south Pacific archipelago nation of Vanuatu, The Salvation Army continues to respond across three of the affected islands. The
Army requested after Texas tornadoes
Severe storms in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex spawned a large tornado last night that caused damage and power outages. After a tornado touched down in Rio Vista, Texas, at approximately 10:29 p.m. Sunday night, the Cleburne Fire Chief, who is working with
Three remote communities on Vanuatu assisted
The Salvation Army is continuing its response in Vanuatu to people affected by Cyclone Pam, with particular focus on three remote communities on the island of Tanna. Latest figures suggest that 166,000 people on 22 islands have been impacted, of
Oso mudslide: one year later
The Salvation Army continues to help people rebuild their lives. By Lora Marini Baker - The mudslide near Oso, Wash., March 22, 2014, devastated the community—lives were lost, homes destroyed and survivors’ lives changed forever. Disaster response teams from The Salvation Army
Army responds to floods in Peru and Chile
The Salvation Army in South America is providing assistance to people affected by devastating floods and mudslides. At least 24 people have lost their lives in Peru and Chile, and many more have become homeless. The city of Chosica, in Peru,
Army funds typhoon emergency response in Chuuk
The Salvation Army Hawaiian & Pacific Islands Division set up an donation page to help fund emergency response efforts for residents of Chuuk affected by Super Typhoon Maysak. The Salvation Army operates the Chuuk Corps in Weno and an Outpost in
Army responds to storms, tornadoes on Arkansas, Oklahoma
The Salvation Army is providing food, hydration as well as emotional and spiritual care to areas in Moore and Sand Springs Oklahoma to first responders, volunteers and survivors of a series of tornadoes. On Thursday, Governor Mary Fallin toured areas
Salvation Army team in Vanuatu assesses urgent need
Four Salvation Army emergency services team members in Vanuatu are conducting needs assessments, working closely with the government and in partnership with other agencies, to determine needs and form a plan for the distribution of food and other essentials. “After having
Cyclone Pam devastates Vanuatu
Salvation Army response team heads to Pacific Island nation to assess needs. Experienced emergency relief workers traveled to Vanuatu to assess how The Salvation Army can help in the response to Cyclone Pam, which devastated the south Pacific nation March 13
EDS training in Juneau
The Salvation Army holds training course at the Juneau Moose Lodge Fifteen people attended The Salvation Army’s Emergency Assistance in Disaster Operations course, held at the Moose Lodge in Juneau, Alaska. Jenni Ragland, service extension director and EDS director for The Salvation
Army serves first responders to Minnesota fire
The Salvation Army deployed a disaster team to downtown Brainerd, Minn., at 5 a.m. this morning to serve firefighters and other first responders battling a fire less than a block from the Brainerd Salvation Army. Disaster volunteers Tom Isle, Bill Lakin
Salvos help Cyclone Marcia victims
Storm wreaks havoc in Queensland, Australia. Six days after Tropical Cyclone Marcia devastated townships in Queensland, Australia, the state government donated $1 million to four organizations, including The Salvation Army, to help with relief efforts. "This contribution of $1 million is the